Dracula Technologies Announces Plans for Electronica 2024

Dracula Technologies will highlight sustainable IoT solutions at Electronica 2024 (Munich: Nov. 12-15), with live demonstrations of its pioneering LAYER® technology, which reduces battery reliance and enhances maintenance efficiency for connected devices.

Demo kits are available for designers to test and prototype with LAYER technology.

As IoT deployment expands, the challenge of powering numerous sensors is addressed by LAYER, an organic photovoltaic (OPV) thin film that generates energy from ambient light, making IoT solutions more sustainable and scalable.

Dracula Technologies will present its own products, including a CO2 sensor, temperature logger, and a portable smart beacon powered by LAYER. Partner demos will also highlight how LAYER integrates into real-world solutions:
• Atmosic: A battery-free remote control integrating Atmosic’s ultra-low-power ATM33 chip and LAYER energy-harvesting module. The remote can function entirely on indoor light, allowing for compact designs and eliminating battery changes.
• Semtech: A LoRaWAN-based tracker demonstrating battery-free geo-location both indoors and outdoors. Powered by LAYER cells, the tracker adjusts its transmission frequency based on light availability, enabling it to send location data even in low-light conditions like warehouses. In daylight, the tracker can transmit frequently.
• STMicroelectronics: LAYER technology integrated into the STM32U0 microcontroller enables full energy autonomy. The OPV module’s ability to harvest energy from ambient light powers the device across various applications, including industrial and medical devices, eliminating the need for traditional batteries.
• Orioma: An autonomous infrared camera for monitoring air quality, humidity, and temperature. Utilizing LAYER for continuous energy supply, the camera operates maintenance-free for up to 15 years, using wireless LoRaWAN communication for data transmission.
• truvami: A Smart Label for logistics and asset tracking, featuring LAYER-powered energy harvesting. The label automatically sends location, temperature, and motion data to the cloud, enhancing supply chain management efficiency without the need for manual scanning.
• E-peas: A portable, self-powered temperature and humidity sensor that combines LAYERVault technology for light energy harvesting with an e-peas power management IC. Suitable for indoor environments, the device measures temperature and pressure, and transmits data via BLE, adapting its activity to available light.

Additionally, for the first time at Electronica, Dracula Technologies will showcase LAYERVault, a 2-in-1 solution integrating energy harvesting and storage in a single flexible film. This technology ensures a continuous power supply for IoT sensors, enabling reliable operation even in low-light environments and reducing the need for frequent battery replacements.